Conservatory of Performing Arts

Scholarships, Apprenticeships, Production Grant

Scholarships

Based on the quality of the applicant's portfolio submission, the cinema department awards a limited number of scholarships each year. Full-time faculty members grant some of these awards to prospective students after their portfolio review. The department chair, in consultation with the departmental faculty, determines others. The criteria for scholarship awards are as follows:

Students must:

Be a full-time major in the Conservatory of Performing Arts.

Maintain a grade point average of 3.0 each academic semester.

Maintain satisfactory progress toward a degree.

Receive a minimum of "C" or better grade in any departmental class.

Receive the recommendation of faculty for renewal each academic year.

Apprenticeships

Cinema apprenticeships are job-related awards given to students who demonstrate extraordinary talent. Students receiving cinema apprenticeships will be given job listings to apply for in various work sites throughout the University. Students will be expected to work a set number of hours per week in exchange for a monthly paycheck. Apprenticeship hours will be assigned around a student's academic schedule and may include weekends; however, hours cannot exceed 11 per week. Apprenticeship awards are included in the overall financial aid calculation and are taxable income. Apprenticeships for freshmen are assessed and awarded during the interview process.

Federal Workstudy

Workstudy is available to students but is managed through the Financial Aid Office. Students interested in a workstudy position should contact the Human Resources Office.

Cinema Arts Alumni Production Grant

The Department of Cinema Arts is now accepting submissions for the cinema arts alumni production grant. The grant is in the form of use of the department’s equipment and facilities for its alumni to produce creative work. This includes a package of production equipment and access to post-production facilities normally available to students for use on advanced projects in the cinema production program.

The grant is available to graduates of the department within the past five years. Applications may be submitted between April 1 - May 31 and will be considered on a rolling basis. Contact infocinema@pointpark.edu with questions.